EP2343018A1 - Outil de protection orale - Google Patents

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EP2343018A1
EP2343018A1 EP11163729A EP11163729A EP2343018A1 EP 2343018 A1 EP2343018 A1 EP 2343018A1 EP 11163729 A EP11163729 A EP 11163729A EP 11163729 A EP11163729 A EP 11163729A EP 2343018 A1 EP2343018 A1 EP 2343018A1
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Douglas J. Hohlbein
Chi Shing Wong
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/24—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for use in the oral cavity, larynx, bronchial passages or nose; Tongue scrapers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/24—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for use in the oral cavity, larynx, bronchial passages or nose; Tongue scrapers
    • A61B17/244—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for use in the oral cavity, larynx, bronchial passages or nose; Tongue scrapers for cleaning of the tongue
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0055—Brushes combined with other articles normally separate from the brushing process, e.g. combs, razors, mirrors
    • A46B15/0081—Brushes with a scraper, e.g. tongue scraper
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C15/00—Devices for cleaning between the teeth
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0055—Brushes combined with other articles normally separate from the brushing process, e.g. combs, razors, mirrors

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  • the present invention pertains to an oral care implement with a tissue cleanser and a medicament for engaging tissue of the mouth.
  • VSC volatile sulfur compounds
  • tongue scrapers have been used in the past, they have generally not been effective, easy to use, or socially acceptable for use in a public setting. Further, many of these scrapers cannot easily be used to cleanse other tissue within the mouth. Notwithstanding the benefits to be gained by cleaning the tissue in the mouth, many users avoid the use of such cleansers due to a lack of comfort and/or ease of use.
  • an oral care implement with a tongue cleanser that provides effective removal of the tongue bacteria and other debris, maintains comfort to the user, provides a substance to treat tissues of the mouth, is easy to use, and is socially acceptable and convenient in public settings or on the go.
  • an oral implement which combines the cleaning effects of a tissue cleanser and medicament is also a need for an oral implement which combines the cleaning effects of a tissue cleanser and medicament.
  • the invention pertains to an oral care implement includes a tissue cleanser which provides improved cleaning and effective removal of bacteria and microdebris disposed on the oral tissue surfaces.
  • a releasable material is supported by an insoluble tissue cleanser that includes at least one tissue engaging element for cleaning tissue surfaces in the mouth.
  • the tissue engaging element(s) may be rubbed along the oral tissue to remove bacteria and debris while a chemical of the releasable material is released into the mouth of a user.
  • the releasable material is provided as an antiseptic and/or breath freshener for enhanced cleaning and freshening of the mouth.
  • the tissue cleanser is composed of an elastomeric material.
  • the tissue cleanser is formed as an elastomeric molded element provided with a plurality of exterior nubs.
  • the tissue cleanser may include an interior or an exterior supporting surface of an oral medicament.
  • the oral care implement includes a cavity to hold an oral medicament for ease of releasing the medicament into the mouth.
  • the oral care implement resembles a lollipop for convenience, ease of use and social acceptance.
  • the tongue cleanser and/or medicament has a disk shape and is mounted on the end of a stick.
  • a chemical is incorporated into the material of a tissue cleanser.
  • the chemical is released from the tissue cleanser for creating a sensory response to the tissues inside of the mouth of a user.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first oral care implement according to one or more aspects of the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of the oral care implement of FIG. 1 with the tissue cleanser omitted to show the support and releasable material therein;
  • Figure 3 is a front view of the oral care implement of FIG. 1 ;
  • Figure 4 is a side view of the oral care implement of FIG. 1 ;
  • Figure 5 is a section view of the oral care implement of FIG. 1 taken along line 4-4 in FIG. 3 ;
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of a second oral care implement according to one or more aspects of the invention.
  • Figure 7 is a front view of the oral care implement of FIG. 6 ;
  • Figure 8 is a section view of the oral care implement of FIG. 6 taken along line 8-8 in FIG. 7 ;
  • Figure 9 is a front view of a third oral care implement according to one or more aspects of the invention.
  • Figure 10 is a section view of the oral care implement of FIG. 9 taken along line 10-10 in FIG. 9 .
  • Figures 1-5 illustrate an oral care implement 100 with a grip portion or handle 103 and a head 105 for reducing oral malodor and cleaning the tissue in the mouth, such as the tongue, interior surfaces of the cheeks, lips or the gums.
  • oral care implement 100 enables convenient on-the-go or away from home use to clean the tissues of the mouth.
  • Head 105 includes both a tissue cleanser 109 and a releasable material 107.
  • Handle 103 is provided for the user to readily grip and manipulate the oral implement 100. While the handle 103 is generally cylindrical, it may have many different shapes and constructions. Though the head preferably has a rounded or bulbous construction relative to the handle, it could in some constructions simply be a continuous extension of the handle.
  • oral care implement 100 preferably resembles a lollipop in its construction for convenience, compact size, ease of use, and social acceptance.
  • users can readily carry and use the implement without drawing attention to themselves or feeling self-conscious about cleansing their mouths, particularly if they are in a public place.
  • this preferred form of the invention can be easily transported for use while on the go by many active users. Such ease and convenience is a significant benefit for those wishing to cleanse their mouths before interactions with others, such as meetings at work, social engagements, etc. particularly for those on the go, between activities, away from home, or in a public setting.
  • the releasable material 107 can be any suitable biocompatible medication or chemical for oral use.
  • the releasable material 107 can be provided in a suitable shape in a tablet form for oral use or any other suitable form.
  • the releasable material 107 may be released to the inside of the mouth, lips, or cheeks by way of several methods, including but not limited to abrasion, a temperature change, a change in pH or dissolution.
  • the releasable material is a soluble breath freshening agent which dissolves in an oral fluid, such as salvia.
  • the breath freshening agent may be an antibacterial substance used to treat anaerobic flora and bacteria residing on the tongue or other soft tissues of the mouth.
  • a breath freshening agent which may be used is triclosan.
  • the releasable material 107 can comprise a chemical substance which imparts other benefits.
  • a chemical substance e.g., a sensate
  • a chemical substance known as capsiason can be used to provide a tingle, a warm massage, or a soothing sensation to a user.
  • spillanthol can be used to provide a residual tingle sensation as well as breathe freshening benefits.
  • chamomile and lavender can be used to provide stress relief and relaxation benefits to the user.
  • a flavoring can be used to enhance the user's enjoyment during cleansing of the mouth.
  • the releasable material 107 can comprise a chemical or medicament for oral benefits.
  • HUMPHRIES 3 or benzocaine can be used for pain relief.
  • zo-caine type of medicines can be used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss treatment.
  • the releasable material can be aspirin and the like.
  • the releasable material may be a health supplement, such as a vitamin or mineral. Nevertheless, a wide variety of other chemicals which provide a medicinal or sensory response can be used with the oral care implement. Also, depending on the chemicals, a plurality of chemicals may be combined in tablets or the like of releasable material for multiple benefits.
  • Tissue cleanser 109 includes at least one tissue engaging element for cleansing oral tissue and means for retaining the releasable material 107.
  • tissue cleanser 109 is preferably formed as a bulbous or disk-like element composed of a soft pliable elastomeric material for comfortable cleaning and effective removal of bacteria and debris disposed on tissue in the mouth, such as the tongue, inner surfaces of the cheeks, gums, and lips.
  • the tissue cleanser 109 also provides effective massaging, stimulation and removal of epithelial cells from the oral tissue.
  • the elastomeric material of tissue cleanser 109 may be any biocompatible resilient material suitable for uses in an oral hygiene apparatus.
  • the elastomeric material preferably has a hardness property in the range of A8 to A25 Shore hardness.
  • one preferred elastomeric material is styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer (SEBS) manufactured by GLS Corporation. Nevertheless, SEBS material from other manufacturers or other materials within and outside the noted hardness range could be used.
  • Tissue cleanser 109 is preferably configured with a multiplicity of tissue engaging elements 111 ( FIGS. 1 and 3-5 ), which in the preferred construction are formed as nubs, and which will be described hereinafter for purposes of simplicity as “nubs.”
  • a "nub” is generally meant to include a column-like protrusion (without limitation to the cross-sectional shape of the protrusion) which is upstanding from a base surface.
  • the nub in the preferred construction, has a height that is greater than the width at the base of the nub (as measured in the longest direction).
  • nubs could include projections wherein the widths and heights are roughly the same or wherein the heights are somewhat smaller than the base widths.
  • the base width can be substantially larger than the height.
  • Nubs 111 enable mechanical removal of microflora and other debris from the tongue and other soft tissue surfaces within the mouth.
  • the tongue in particular, is prone to develop bacterial coatings that are known to harbor organisms and debris that can contribute to bad breath.
  • This microflora can be found in the recesses between the papillae on most of the tongue's upper surface as well as along other soft tissue surfaces in the mouth.
  • nubs 111 When engaged or otherwise rubbed against a tongue surface, for example, nubs 111 provide for gentle engagement with the soft tissue while reaching downward into the recesses of adjacent papillae of the tongue.
  • tissue cleanser 109 also enables the head 105 to follow the natural contours of the oral tissue surfaces, such as the tongue, cheeks, lips, and gums of a user.
  • the nubs 111 are preferably soft so as to flex as needed to traverse and clean the tissue surfaces in the mouth.
  • nubs 111 are able to flex and bend from their respective vertical axes as lateral pressure is applied during use. This flexing enhances the comfort and cleaning of the soft tissue surfaces.
  • nubs 111 are preferably conically or substantially conically shaped, although other configurations are contemplated.
  • conically shaped or “conical” is preferably meant to include true cones, frusto-conically shaped elements, and other shapes that taper to a narrow end and thereby resemble a cone irrespective of whether they are uniform, continuous in their taper, or have rounded cross-sections.
  • the base portion 113 of the conically shaped tissue engaging elements 111 is larger than the corresponding tip portion 115 and has a wider cross-sectional area to provide effective shear strength to withstand the movement of the tissue cleanser 109 along a soft tissue surface.
  • the preferably smaller width or diameter of the tip portion 115 in conjunction with the length of the conically shaped nub 111 enable the nubs to sweep into the recesses of the tongue and other surfaces to clean the microbial deposits and other debris from the soft tissue surfaces. Further this construction effectively enables the oral medicament to enter the recesses of the adjacent papillae of the tongue for antibacterial treatment.
  • the thickness or width of the base of the nub is 0.64 mm, and preferably within the range from about 0.51 mm to about 2.00 mm.
  • Tip 115 of the nub is 0.127 mm in width and preferably within a range from about 0.0.10 mm to about 0.75 mm for optimal penetration between the recesses of papillae of a user's tongue.
  • the length or height of the nubs 111, as measured from base surface 113 to tip 115, is preferably 0.91 mm and preferably within range from about 0.5 mm to about 2.5 mm, and most preferably range between 0.75 mm to 1.5 mm. It should be recognized that the foregoing dimensions are provided to generally correspond to the typical anatomy of a human tongue which does not deviate significantly from the norm. Nevertheless, nubs of other sizes and shapes outside the given ranges can be used.
  • nubs 111 are preferably disposed in concentric rings, rows or loops 117 at spaced radial distances from the center of the head 105.
  • This configuration encourages natural small circular motions on the tongue surface and other soft tissues to effectively clean the tissue and promote a user's salivary flow to release the releasable material 107 into the mouth. Further, the motion of the head and nub construction helps force the releasable material 107 into the adjacent papillae of the tongue.
  • nubs 111 on adjacent loops 117 may be radially aligned. For example, adjacent loops 117 have nubs 111 that are directly behind each other.
  • a first nub is said herein to be "directly behind" a second nub when it is located within the lateral bounds of the second nub extending in a radial direction.
  • the adjacent loops 117 can be in a staggered arrangement where the nubs are not directly radially behind another nub.
  • the tissue engaging elements may be in forms other than nubs, such as, for example, ridges or hemispheres.
  • the tissue engaging elements may be formed on one side, a part of a side or sides, both sides, or the entire periphery of the tissue cleanser.
  • the tissue cleanser may be formed of a non-elastomeric material or a combination of different materials.
  • the opposing end 104 of the handle opposite the head 105 may be used for oral hygiene benefits.
  • the end 104 may include a small toothbrush, a flossing bow, or a toothpick.
  • the head 105 preferably includes a base 106 with an aperture or cavity 108 of tissue cleanser 109 ( FIG. 1 ) to hold and retain the unreleased form of the releasable material 107.
  • the disk shaped base 106 provides a surface for over-molding of the tissue cleanser 109.
  • the releasable material 107 is also covered by the elastomeric surface of the tissue cleanser 109 (see FIG. 5 ).
  • Base 106 is preferably formed of a hard or flexible plastic, but could be formed of an elastomer or other materials. Further, the base could be a unitary portion of the elastomeric material forming the tissue cleanser 109.
  • the tissue cleanser 109 includes holes 110 in the elastomer surface which enable the releasable material 107 to dissolve and release the chemical into the mouth of a user.
  • the releasable material may be a fluid that is encapsulated in an outer layer that dissolves or is broken by the user's teeth to release the chemical.
  • effective cleaning of the tissue surfaces in the mouth may be obtained though the combined use of the tissue cleanser 109 mechanically scrubbing the tissue surfaces and the beneficial effects of applying and breath freshener/antiseptic around the oral cavity.
  • tissue cleanser 109 mechanically scrubbing the tissue surfaces and the beneficial effects of applying and breath freshener/antiseptic around the oral cavity.
  • most of the surface area of the tissue cleanser 109 is provided for cleaning performance.
  • FIGS. 6-8 illustrate an alternative embodiment of an oral care implement 200 with a handle 203 and a head 205 for reducing oral malodor and cleaning the soft tissue in the mouth.
  • the embodiment of oral care implement 200 is similar in construction to the oral care implement 100 of FIGS. 1-5 , except that a tissue cleanser 209 has an opening 208 visibly exposing a releasable material 207 for use. While opposing sides of the releasable material 207 is exposed in the head 205, only one side of the material 207 may be exposed.
  • Tissue cleanser 209 includes tissue engaging elements 211 similar in construction to nubs 111 as tissue cleanser 109.
  • the releasable material 207 in the form of a liquid breath freshener (or other material) is provided as a small bead, tablet, or the like, which is supported in the interior of the head 205.
  • the releasable material 207 may be a solid dissolvable bead or a liquid encapsulated in a dissolvable or breakable outer cover (e.g., a container).
  • the releasable material may be disposed in the center of the head 205.
  • releasable material 207 may be broken by the teeth of a user or dissolved by the salvia to release a liquid breath freshener and/or antiseptic in the mouth.
  • the user may replace the releasable material 207 in the elastomeric tissue cleanser 209 for multiple uses of the oral care implement 200.
  • the releasable material 207 can be pressed into the opening 208 for a snug fit and retained by frictional forces or held in another mechanically manner.
  • FIGS. 9-10 illustrate an alternative embodiment of an oral care implement 300 with a handle 303 and a head 305 for reducing oral malodor and cleaning the soft tissue in the mouth.
  • the embodiment of oral care implement 300 is similar in construction to the oral care implement 100 of FIGS. 1-5 , except that a tissue cleanser 309 supports the releasable material on its exterior.
  • the tissue cleanser is covered, coated, or otherwise, encased within an oral medicament 307 (see FIG. 10 ). While a breath freshener coating is preferred, the coating also could be a medicine, a sensate or combination of materials.
  • Tissue cleanser 309 includes tissue engaging elements 311 similar in construction as tissue cleanser 109.
  • the releasable material 307 which can be used on the tissue cleanser 309.
  • the material 307 may be a confectionary applied to the tissue cleaner 309 by a casting or dipping process, although other methods could be used.
  • the material 307 can be dissolved in the mouth revealing elements 311 to treat the soft tissues then the user may clean debris therefrom with the elements 311.
  • the releasable material may be provided in solution, emulsion or microencapsulation form, then deposited or applied to form a continuous or semi-continuous coating on the surface of the tissue cleanser 309.
  • the deposited solution, emulsion or microencapsulation may be then be air-dried, heat assisted dried, heat assisted cured, catalyst assisted cured, or ultra-violet (UV) light activated cured. Nevertheless, other methods are possible for curing the coating.
  • the handle 103, 203, 303 and base 106, 206, 306 may be constructed from a material such as a rigid or resilient material, such as a biocompatible plastic used in oral hygienic products.
  • Tissue cleanser 109 may be preferably formed by being molded and bonded to the base 106, although other manufacturing processes could be used.
  • the tissue cleanser 109 could be attached by adhesive or other known methods to the base 106.
  • the tissue cleanser 209, 309 may be over-molded to the base using known manufacturing methods.
  • Tissue cleansers 109, 209, 309 may rub against the inside surfaces of the cheeks or lips, on various surfaces of the tongue, the gums, lips, and roof of the mouth and thus provide a desired massaging, stimulation and cleaning of various soft tissue surfaces within the mouth. Additionally due to mechanical interaction of the nubs, some users may sense a stimulating tingle sensation on the cheek surfaces that leads to a positive user reaction, and even enjoyment of the comfortable feel of the tissue cleanser nubs along the soft tissues surfaces in the mouth.
  • the material composition comprising the tissue cleanser can be incorporated with a releasable material.
  • a chemical substance such as a sensate, can be released from the tissue cleanser material to invoke a biochemical sensory response in the mouth of a user.
  • the releasable material may be released to the inside surfaces of the mouth, lips, or cheeks, by way of several methods, including but not limited to abrasion, a temperature change, a change in pH, or dissolution.
  • the chemical substance (e.g., a sensate, medicine or the like) comprising the releasable material 107, 207 may be compounded into the elastomer and/or thermoplastic of the tissue cleanser 109, 209.
  • the chemical substance may be embedded into microencapsulation form, and then compounded into the elastomer and/or thermoplastic of the tissue cleanser 109, 209. In this way, the chemical substance can be released in a generally uniform manner during use of the oral care implement.
  • the elastomeric tissue cleanser 109, 209 is provided as one homogeneous element.
  • the chemical e.g., sensate
  • the chemical substances to be released into the mouth may be pre-compounded or pre-formulated with hydrogel based, water-soluble polymers, or other biomaterial prior to final compounding into the elastomeric material forming tissue cleanser or prior to final coating of the tissue cleanser.
  • the chemical substances for release into the mouth can be compounded in a variety of materials, including, but not limited to thermoplastic elastomer provided by the GLS Corporation under a production designation of G6725. Nevertheless, other elastomeric compounds are possible for use with a sensate or the like.

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